| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $44.97 | 7.147% | $48.184 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.76 | 3.521% | $249.2372 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.92 | 5.167% | $256.5233 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.99 | 8.347% | $100.7519 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.45 | 11.638% | $268.4336 | $268.43 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.82 | 10.567% | $67.2468 | $67.25 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.88 | 7.680% | $241.074 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.79 | $1,231.4508 | $1,231.44 | $1,231.45 | $1,231.40 | |